Cook 1

Iowa; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a community-focused organization where you can make a difference in people's lives through food service. This role involves preparing meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting staff in a positive work environment. You'll have the opportunity to work flexible hours, including weekends, while enjoying excellent benefits and a supportive team. Ideal candidates are self-driven, organized, and possess a positive attitude. If you're looking for a fulfilling position that values teamwork and dedication, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Team-oriented work environment

Excellent affordable benefit package

Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time

Retirement plan (IPERS)

Optional retirement savings plan with employer contributions

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity food production in commercial or institutional settings.
• Ability to adhere to safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for the community corrections facility.
• Clean kitchen equipment and dining areas, and stock pantry weekly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ability to collaborate

Self-driven

Flexible and open to change

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Positive attitude

Education

One year of full-time quantity food production experience

Completion of a military, vocational, or community college program in commercial cooking

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Prepares meals for the community corrections facility, consisting of preparing and cooking meats, vegetables, special dishes and baking and preparing desserts.

Preps meals for residential staff to cook when meals are outside of normal work hours/days.

Cleans kitchen equipment such as stoves, work tables, mechanical mixers, kettles, steam cookers, etc. Cleans dining room and kitchen areas.

Stocks pantry and storeroom weekly when deliveries are received.

Assists residential staff in routine security matters related to the food service operation.

Hours: 1st shift Sat & Sun 9:30am – 5:30pm, 2nd shift Wed-Fri 2:00pm - 10:00pm or variable as needed.

What we offer:

• Team-oriented, positive work environment
• Excellent affordable benefit package
• Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan
• Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions
• Employee discount programs

Preferred characteristics and abilities:

• Self-driven
• Flexible and open to change
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate
• Positive attitude

Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation, including criminal history data. Barring reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employees must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license, and the ability to be insured under the district's auto insurance coverage. Must adhere to the use of universal precautions in the performance of job duties in order to minimize the potential risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Will be required to be certified in First Aid and CPR.

Experience equal to one year of full-time quantity food production in a commercial, military, hospital, or institutional setting; OR successful completion of a military, vocational, or community college program in commercial cooking; OR employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to six months of full-time work as a Food Service Worker.